Propagating the art of Aikido through quality instruction as originally passed on by the late Fumio Toyoda Shihan.

Instructors:

Gary Wagener — Chief Instructor, Sensei is a Sandan (3rd degree black belt) Aikikai, recognized by Hombu dojo in Japan. In 2012 he was appointed as a member of the National Teaching Committee for Zenshinkai Aikido Association;

Robert Hoff — Sensei is a Sandan (3rd degree black belt) Aikikai, recognized by Hombu dojo in Japan. Mr. Hoff began his aikido training at Jikishinkan dojo in Brooklyn, New York, under the instruction of Joseph Jarman Sensei. It was following an intensive period in the practice of Zen Buddhism that he became initially attracted to the art;

Thomas Smith — Sensei is a Shodan (1st degree black belt), recognized by Hombu dojo in Japan. He started his training in 2007 and instantly found aikido to be a unique, challenging martial art that not only trains the body but also the mind. It's still the same today.

Kids — the kids classes at the Arte Capoeira Center are for 4 to 11 year-olds. (12 and older can train with the adult class on Saturday).

Class structure

After a warm-up with basic capoeira movements and exercises specifically designed for capoeira, the students are divided in groups to continue training with drills and sequences according to their skill level. A roda (capoeira circle) usually closes the class.

Instrutor Mucuiù is the Founder and Executive Director of the Arte Capoeira Center. He has been teaching capoeira in the New York City area for over 15 years.

Classes are available for all ages and skill levels and are taught in a relaxed environment.

Programs:

Traditional Natural Style Kung Fu;

Contemporary Wushu;

Private Lessons;

Children's Wushu (lessons for children aged 5-12).

Instructors:

Master Li Jian Long — He is a former member and coach of the Fujian Wushu Team. He was selected as the premier athlete from Fujian province in the 1976-77 All China Wushu Competitions. From 1977, he served as the as Director of the Fuzhou Physical Education Institute in addition to coaching the professional Wushu team from Fujian. In 1978, he became one of the first certified judges for the Chinese national sport of Wushu. Skilled in both open hand forms and weapons combat, he served as fight choreographer for the martial arts film, Journey Back to the Tiger's Lair (Wo Hu Xun Jie);

Level 1 Program (Light Green Cord) — Duration: 45 & 30 minute classes x 1-2 years. Curriculum: 13 basic moves including five circular kicks, combinations, plus the first five sequences of attacks and escapes with a partner. Music lessons with capoeira instruments and how to play the game of capoeira inside the circle is part of Level l;

At New Amsterdam Fencing Academy (NAFA), we stress the four complimentary elements in training a fencer: Group work (footwork and conditioning), individual lessons, practice bouting, and competitions.

NAFA offers classes for children of all ages. We also organize fencing birthday parties, school programs, and camps.

Weekly group fencing classes are the core of our program. The group format fosters cohesion among club members, teaches good sportsmanship, and helps develop key social skills.

Programs:

Junior — program for students ages 13 to 18 up offers a two-hour class integrating intricate footwork, advanced weapon control, strategy and tactics, as well as the long-term self-discipline key to navigating a successful adolescence;

Youth — fencers aged 9 to 12 are ready to commit to an hour (Beginner) or two-hour long (Advanced) group class emphasizing the technical and the tactical aspects of the sport;

FIT Kids (Fencers In Training) — 6 to 8 year old beginning swordsmen engage in an hour-long class that uses the building blocks of competitive fencing to emphasize the importance of working together. First through third graders engage in games and exercises that focus on the development of hand-eye coordination, general fitness, and body movement. While playing with swords.

Veronica Samos has always loved martial arts and was actively practicing when a friend took her to one of the first Shaolin Wheel of Life shows in the late 1990s. It combined history, Chan (Zen) meditation, music and other elements of Chinese culture with a fantastic performance of martial arts. In 2004, Veronica started her training with Shifu Guolin and his brother Shifu Chao Hai in Manhattan. Ten years later, Veronica is still fascinated with the curriculum. Veronica is currently an instructor with Fit 4 Life Kids teaching martial arts in their enrichment programs to school children;

David Fung is a 35th generation Shaolin disciple, given the name Heng Tong. He has experience in contemporary and traditional Shaolin kung fu, qi gong, and tae kwon do. He holds black belts in taekwondo and has trained in several of the arts of Shaolin including san da (boxing), chin na (grappling), and iron body, specializing in Zen finger and diamond finger. David has trained under 34th generation disciples Master Guolin and Master Chao Hai of the Shaolin Temple. David is a member of the Shaolin Temple Overseas Headquarters Performance Team and a company member of the performing arts troupe DCNY. In addition to his martial arts training, David is certified in Shaolin History and Philosophy. David also teaches at the New York Chinese Cultural Center.

Self-defence — Hand, elbow, knee, and foot techniques are taught based on their effectiveness and practical application in street situations;

Kung Fu weapons are a true extension not only of our barehanded forms, but also of the students themselves. Each weapon is like a new teacher exploring another subject in the vast art of Kung Fu;

Black Belt Program — In this program you can aspire to achieve the rank of Hark Dai (Black Belt) within 3 to 5 years. Black Belt Program Students are strongly encouraged to take at least 2 private lessons per month with a senior instructor;

Master Program is a 6 to 9 year invitation-only program for black belt students. In the master program, you will strive for the correct approach to developing and practicing the art;

Young Tigers (age 4-10 years);

Teen Tigers (age 11-17 years);

Private — 30 minute and 1 hour sessions available. Sessions lead by Instructors under the direct supervision of Master Koh.

All training programs, memberships, packages, and private sessions are subject to the policies, terms and conditions below.

Sifu Yaniv Levy — He was born in Israel, holds a decade of experience under his belt. Starting at the young age of 14, Yaniv loved Kung Fu and practiced for a few years until his late twenties when he discovered Bo Law Kung Fu;

Sifu Ayodele Spencer — 3rd Degree Black Belt. He has been studying under Master Koh at Bo Law Kung Fu the past 17 years.

With a firm belief in maintaining the integrity of real Kung Fu and upholding our respectful reputation in Hung Ga. We teach the traditional Southern Shaolin Five Animals Kung-Fu based on the Tiger, Dragon, Leopard, Crane, and Snake.

Sifu Joseph Demundo (6th Dan) — He began studying the Arts as Isshin Ryu Karate and Tai Kwon Do. In 1990, he began studying under Sifu Yee and throughout this time trained diligently. Joseph Demundo is one of the few close Disciples under Sifu Yee. Sifu Joseph Demundo prefers specializing in open hand fighting, street self-defense, Pole, Butterfly fighting technique, and the development of the internal power.

A Senior Governing Board Member of Yee’s Hung Ga International Kung Fu Association;

Sifu Chi Wah Lee (4th Generation) — Inspired by warriors and kung fu fighters from China's past, Sifu Lee became involved in the Eagle Claw style of kung fu at the age of 12. Since then, he has studied many different martial arts systems of the Asian culture, including Karate and Philipino Stick fighting. Sifu Lee started training in Hung Ga with Master Frank Yee in 1992. He has been involved in the forms, fighting, weaponry, internal training and lion dance of this art.